Desert Pines came into Monday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 7-1 margin over the Del Sol Dragons on Monday. This was payback for Desert Pines, who suffered a 15-6 loss the last time these two teams met.
Jose Zamora and Kevin Ruiz made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Zamora pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Ruiz pitched 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Zamora scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3, while Ruiz scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Desert Pines' win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-14. As for Del Sol, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-14.
Desert Pines will face off against Rancho at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Rancho's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests. As for Del Sol, they will be playing at home against Desert Pines at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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